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Understanding Firm Behaviour and the Implementation of Competition Policy As Part of an Inclusive Growth Agenda for South Africa

Roberts, Simon - 2016

The paper will assess certain outcomes in the implementation of competition policy in South Africa to address the exertion of market power unilaterally by large firms or through collusive arrangements. Through reviewing the theoretical framework and literature linking competition policy and...

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Growth and Strategies of Large, Lead Firms-Supermarkets

Das Nair, Reena - 2017

growth, performance and strategies of the retail industry driven by JSE-listed supermarket chains therefore has important ….This paper tracks the performance, investment and growth strategies of supermarket chains in South Africa between 2010 and 2016 …

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The Importance of Effective Economic Regulation for Inclusive Growth : Lessons from South Africa's Renewable Energy Programmes

Submitter, CCRED - 2016

Economic regulation, including competition policy, is not an end in itself but a means to an end, and must ultimately have a positive impact on the economy as a whole. However, this positive impact needs to be broad-based or inclusive, particularly in the context of South Africa given its legacy...

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Competition, Barriers to Entry and Inclusive Growth : Case Study on Fruit and Veg City

Das Nair, Reena - 2016

Located within a broader project on barriers to entry undertaken for National Treasury, this case study explores the typical challenges faced by new entrants in the supermarket industry in South Africa. It draws insights from the experiences of Fruit and Veg City Ltd. and Choppies Enterprises...

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Industrial Development : Assessment of Economic Performance and Competitiveness, Johannesburg in 2015

Kaziboni, Lauralyn - 2017

Following the financial crisis in 2008 and the drop in commodity prices, the performance of firms in the manufacturing … industry continues to worsen. The data released by Statistics South Africa in 2016 alludes to poor performance by firms and the …, this paper analyses responses on economic performance, competitiveness and the challenges faced submitted by over 300 firms …

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Growth and Development of the Oilseeds-Edible-Oils Value Chain in Tanzania and South Africa

Jahari, Cornel - 2018

This study evaluates the potential for regional value chains in agro-processing to drive regional growth, industrialisation and development. This follows growth in agricultural productivity and increased demand for processed food within the region, coupled with rising global agro- and commodity...

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Growth and Development of the Fruit Value Chain in Tanzania and South Africa

Dube, Shingie - 2018

The fruit value chain has high growth potential in export markets with opportunities forincreased participation of small farmers. Growth in global demand for fresh fruit and relatedprocessed fruit products presents opportunities for developing countries to participate in highvalue markets....

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Competition, Barriers to Entry and Inclusive Growth : Agro-Processing

Ncube, Phumzile - 2016

This study is part of the broader barriers to entry project undertaken for the National Treasury and it assesses barriers to entry and expansion into the agro processing sector. It focuses on three agro-processing subsectors; poultry, milling and dairy. The paper draws on interviews conducted...

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Competition, Barriers to Entry and Inclusive Growth : Telecommunications Sector Study

Hawthorne, Ryan - 2016

Historically South Africa has favoured incumbents/national champions over rivalry (competition) in the telecommunications sector. However, the importance of competition has become more apparent with each new development in the sector. Given the changes in this dynamic sector it is important to...

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